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VK55 VVS

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,830 mi
Last recorded103,830 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 VVS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 103,830 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 96,848 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 96,847 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear knock from strut top

Pass 7 Jan 2016 89,603 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust front pipe cracked, leaking and exhaust mounting brackets corroding

near side and off side head light lenses deteriorating adversely affecting light image

near side rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 17 Jan 2015 81,892 miles

Exhaust flexis outer sheefs both detatched @ both ends

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S Mirror casing missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 3 Jan 2015 81,859 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust flexis outer sheefs both detatched @ both ends

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S Mirror casing missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 17 Dec 2013 72,037 miles

Near side and off side head light image poor.

Near side front and off side front tyres devoide of tread on inner edge.

Off side rear tyre perishing.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 72,037 miles

Near side and off side head light image poor.

Near side front and off side front tyres devoide of tread on inner edge.

Off side rear tyre perishing.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 60,808 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 50,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 42,690 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 42,690 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 33,646 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 33,646 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,601 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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VK55 VVS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,496 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK55 VVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK55 VVS registered?

VK55 VVS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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